How much rain did the Triangle see?

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Tuesday, April 25, 2017
Parts of Wake County received more than eight inches of rain
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WAKE COUNTY, North Carolina (WTVD) -- For the past 24 hours, rain has been pouring out of the sky, covering most of the Triangle in inches of rain.



The rain has made driving slightly dangerous, causing dozens of accidents, and it has even made everyday activities such as walking your dog rather unpleasant.





READ MORE: HOW FLOODING HAS IMPACTED THE TRIANGLE



But just how much rain has fallen over the last day?



Here are the top 10 cities in Wake County that received the most rainfall, according to the National Weather Service:



North-Northeast Raleigh - 8.73 inches


East-Northeast Cary - 8.40 inches


North-Northwest Raleigh - 8.15 inches


West-Northwest New Hope - 8.15 inches


Northeast Cary - 7.63 inches


North New Hope - 7.61 inches


East-Southeast Cary - 7.33 inches


South-Southwest Raleigh - 7.28 inches


West-Southwest Knightdale - 7.22 inches


Southwest Lake Wheeler - 7.20 inches







Lakes, ponds, creeks, rivers and other bodies of water in the county have also received a significant amount of rainfall.



West Falls Lake 8.73 inches


Crabtree Creek 8.55 inches


Raingage at Crabtree Park 8.17 inches


Walnut Creek at Sunny Brook Drive 6.25 inches



For a complete list of rainfall totals for the Triangle click here.




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